WESTSIDE CITIES

The Westside is one of the most famous areas to Scout in Los Angeles. Explore popular neighborhoods like Beverly Hills. Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu and Century City.

The Westside

The Westside of Los Angeles is one of the most popular and film-friendly areas in the city, known for its upscale neighborhoods, iconic coastal views, and cultural landmarks. It includes world-famous locations like Santa Monica, Venice, Westwood, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Century City, Bel-Air, and parts of West Los Angeles and Culver City.

Century City

Century City is knows for it's tall buildings and famous hotels that are film friendly.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica has one of the most famous beaches in the entire city and also has many neighborhoods that are film friendly.

Venice

The Arts District is home to many warehouses and industrial spaces used for filming.

Beverly Hills

Hollywood is Famous for filming and has many Locations that have appeared on the screen since the beginning of Motion Pictures.

Culver City

Culver City is famous for

Filming on the Westside

West Los Angeles is served by several different film permit offices, depending on the specific location. While FilmLA handles permits for most of the region, including county-managed beaches and unincorporated areas, cities like Culver City, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood issue their own film permits through independent offices. State-managed locations, such as certain beaches and parks, fall under the California Film Commission. It’s important to check local jurisdiction boundaries, as permitting authority can vary from one block to the next.

Westside Film Permit Offices

Research Processing Times, Procedures & Requirements

AGOURA HILLS (3)

Basic App Fee: $434
(3) business days prior to start.
(14) for requests involving public right-of-way.
Film Permits

CULVER CITY (3)

Basic App Fee: $931
(3) business days prior to the start of filming activities.
(5-7) for requests involving public right-of-way.
Film Permits

♦MALIBU (2)

Basic App Fee: $1,510
(2) business days prior to start.
(4) permit fee is $859
Film Permits

WESTLAKE VILLAGE (15)

Basic App Fee: $550
(15) business days prior to start.
Film Permits

♦BEVERLY HILLS (2)

Basic App Fee: $2,000
(2) business days prior to start.
(7) business days to reserve police and/or fire.
Film Permits

♦LOS ANGELES (3)

Basic App Fee: $931
(3) business days prior to start.
(4) business days to Post No-Parking.
(5-7) for requests involving ITC and Road Closures.
Film Permits

SANTA MONICA (3)

Basic App Fee: $931
(3) business days prior to start.
(5) for requests involving public right-of-way.
Film Permits

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